# Flickr vs SmugMug Comparison | | Flickr | SmugMug | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 332 | 39 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (59.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $45.00 1 Subscription Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Flickr Pros: - Community Engagement (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Cost (1 reviews) - Excessive Advertising (1 reviews) ### SmugMug Pros: - Customer Support (1 reviews) - Customization (1 reviews) Cons: - Confusing Interface (1 reviews) - Excessive Advertising (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Flickr | SmugMug | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (302 reviews) | 8.2 (37 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (309 reviews) | 8.6 (37 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 8.1 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (212 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (307 reviews) | 5.9 (34 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Flickr #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SmugMug #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: SmugMug Pro plan Price: $45.00 1 Subscription Per Month Description: For photography businesses with more than one employee. Key Features: - Margin control: Set your prices down to the gallery level to match your specific photography jobs and customers. - Custom promos and delivery: Make more sales with bundled products and custom coupons. Even add your own branded packaging. - Multiple users: As your brand grows, so will your team. Give ‘em access. [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smugmug/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Photo Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Flickr** | N/A | N/A | | **SmugMug** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Photo Management | Feature | Flickr | SmugMug | |---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Photo Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-management) **Unique to Flickr (1):** [Stock Photos Websites](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-photos) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Flickr | SmugMug | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 72.9% | 59.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 19.5% | 35.9% | | **Enterprise** | 7.6% | 5.1% | ### By Industry #### Flickr - **Photography:** 10.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.1% - **Computer Software:** 7.3% - **Higher Education:** 6.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.9% - **Design:** 4.3% - **Graphic Design:** 4.3% - **Education Management:** 4.0% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.7% - **Real Estate:** 2.7% - **Other:** 44.1% #### SmugMug - **Photography:** 23.1% - **Higher Education:** 10.3% - **Events Services:** 7.7% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 7.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.1% - **Civil Engineering:** 2.6% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.6% - **Design:** 2.6% - **Education Management:** 2.6% - **Other:** 28.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Flickr - [Shutterstock](https://www.g2.com/products/shutterstock-shutterstock/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (656 reviews) - [Unsplash](https://www.g2.com/products/unsplash/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (106 reviews) - [Adobe Bridge](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-bridge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Imgur](https://www.g2.com/products/imgur/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews) - [Photobucket](https://www.g2.com/products/photobucket/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (37 reviews) - [500px](https://www.g2.com/products/500px/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (27 reviews) - [Photos](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (806 reviews) - [PixaBay](https://www.g2.com/products/pixabay/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (164 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (892 reviews) - [Storyblocks](https://www.g2.com/products/storyblocks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (423 reviews) ### Alternatives to SmugMug - [ShootProof](https://www.g2.com/products/shootproof/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (92 reviews) - [500px](https://www.g2.com/products/500px/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (27 reviews) - [Photobucket](https://www.g2.com/products/photobucket/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (37 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (892 reviews) - [PhotoShelter for Photographers](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshelter-for-photographers/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Imgur](https://www.g2.com/products/imgur/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews) - [Photos](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (806 reviews) - [Adobe Bridge](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-bridge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (348 reviews) - [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (282 reviews) - [Adobe Firefly](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-firefly/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (335 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Flickr - Title: [What is Flickr used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-flickr-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "All types of photos stock, family, adult, virtual photography,art" - Title: [Can I retrieve my photo albums at any Price?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36329-can-i-retrieve-my-photo-albums-at-any-price) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Flickr offers both free and paid subscription plans. With a free account, you can store up to 1,000 photos, and your photos are accessible online and can be..." ### SmugMug - Title: [What labs does SmugMug use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-labs-does-smugmug-use) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We partner with some of the best labs in the world--Bay Photo, WHCC, and Loxley Colour. Check out our products page to learn more about the prints and gift..." - Title: [Which is Better Flickr or SmugMug?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-better-flickr-or-smugmug) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We believe that both are excellent services and platforms--just for different reasons. If you're looking for an incredibly safe, inclusive, and engaging..." - Title: [What is SmugMug used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-smugmug-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "SmugMug is the do-it-all platform for photographers who need to manage their entire catalog of photos, even RAWs, from anywhere. You can build a better..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/flickr-vs-smugmug)